The Diary:
Resources for NW Montana and Glacier National Park Weddings & Elopements
and beyond
![Frozen Lake Engagement Photos | Jora + Hannah’s Winter Adventure Session in Montana](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f9c41bac962cd0e2332854/1710094278578-7LQ0LTKB3QLF5F3SP8J4/frozen-montana-lake-como-engagement-photos-video-35.jpg)
Frozen Lake Engagement Photos | Jora + Hannah’s Winter Adventure Session in Montana
Ahhhh — I am obsessedddd with SO MANY THINGS in this blog post — story-driven adventure sessions, multimedia photo/video engagement sessions where I can use the footage for their wedding film later, and BEAUTIFUL GORGEOUS SWEET FUNNY couples like Jora and Hannah. How lucky am I!? This frozen lake engagement session is about to give you allll of the winter inspo. Keep reading!!
![How to elope in Missoula, Montana and the surrounding areas](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f9c41bac962cd0e2332854/1689261832789-OPK4YGQX1YJA203B95DZ/ethancash-42.jpg)
How to elope in Missoula, Montana and the surrounding areas
Missoula is a stunning city in Western Montana that is known for its historical charm and beautiful nature. In and around Missoula, you will find so many amazing elopement locations. From trendy and artsy downtown areas to tons of beautiful scenic nature spots, there are so many options for where to spend your elopement day! And better yet, do both!! Spend your elopement day hiking and exploring and then celebrate your new marriage with drinks and dessert in town!
Whether you know you want to elope in Missoula or you’re still considering it, you’re in the right place. This Missoula, Montana elopement guide has everything you need to help you plan your elopement — from all of the elopement locations in and near Missoula, to the best places to stay, & more!
![Cinematic Winter Engagement Session at Lake Como Montana](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f9c41bac962cd0e2332854/1682872904106-X4XI9B93T3MAHYWWM5NC/cinematic-lake-como-montana-engagement-winter-9.jpg)
Cinematic Winter Engagement Session at Lake Como Montana
These moody Lake Como Montana engagement photos are everythingggg — Caleb + Jayden are my dream couple. They came ready to PLAY in the freezing rain, and try to tell me we didn’t channel The Notebook with the last set!?
![New Year Studio Elopement in Missoula, MT](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f9c41bac962cd0e2332854/1646340127715-BPTLMICEB0JYAWEPVCXD/missoulastudioelopementmontana_0020.jpg)
New Year Studio Elopement in Missoula, MT
We rang in the new year with this elopement-style session at Oi! Yoi! in Missoula, Montana and it was the sweetest day with Meghan and Donovan! They both laughed and teared up during their first look, had a blast playing with confetti and disco balls, and cut into a delicious cake from Posy Cake Studio.
![Bohemian Elopement Styled Shoot in Missoula, Montana](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f9c41bac962cd0e2332854/1604352886221-19VD2J43H9P3CZ7X1MWL/DSC_7107_websize.jpg)
Bohemian Elopement Styled Shoot in Missoula, Montana
In which Jordan and Kiara Schafer model for a Bohemian styled shoot in Missoula, Montana designed by Katy Shay Photo.
![DIY Dream Wedding in Missoula, Montana: Ryan + Lauren Anderson](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f9c41bac962cd0e2332854/1601755982047-ZLKMAWZ9Q3N0TXNMBJHI/3L3A6247.jpg)
DIY Dream Wedding in Missoula, Montana: Ryan + Lauren Anderson
In which Ryan and Lauren have a gorgeous DIY outdoor wedding at their family’s residence outside of Missoula, Montana.
![Empowering Farewell to Hair || Kate + Bryan in Helmville, MT](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56f9c41bac962cd0e2332854/1595643794532-RBQXZEWH1KBMVENUU6ZM/blogthumb.jpg)
Empowering Farewell to Hair || Kate + Bryan in Helmville, MT
In which Kate and Bryan say farewell to their hair at the Mannix Ranch in Helmville, MT as Kate enters the beginning of chemotherapy.